Art's Way Manufacturing Co Inc v. Newswanger et al
| Art's Way Manufacturing Co Inc |
| Leon Newswanger, Exceed Manufacturing LLC and Wood Lake LLC |
| 3:2026cv03021 |
| May 26, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa |
| Mark A Roberts |
| CJ Williams |
| Defend Trade Secrets Act (of 2016) |
| 18 U.S.C. § 1836 (b) Civil Action to Protect Trade Secrets |
| Plaintiff |
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| Set Deadline: Defendant Exceed Manufacturing LLC LR 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement due by 8/17/2026. (rjs) |
Filing 27
ORDER granting #25 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer for Exceed Manufacturing LLC. Defendant Exceed Manufacturing, LLC has until 8/11/2026 to file an answer to the complaint or a responsive pleading. No more extensions of this deadline will be granted unless there is a showing of exceptional circumstances. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A Roberts on 7/17/2026. (rjs)
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| Filing 26 NOTICE of Appearance by Brianna L Long on behalf of Wood Lake LLC. (Long, Brianna) |
| Filing 25 UNRESISTED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Defendant Exceed Manufacturing LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (Hale, William) |
| Filing 24 NOTICE of Appearance by William Jeremiah Hale on behalf of Exceed Manufacturing LLC. (Hale, William) |
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Filing 23
ORDER granting #22 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant Wood Lake, LLC has until 8/11/2026 to file an answer to the complaint or a responsive pleading. No more extensions of this deadline will be granted unless there is a showing of exceptional circumstances. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A Roberts on 7/7/2026. (jag)
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| Set Deadline: Defendant Wood Lake, LLC LR 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement due by 8/6/2026. (rjs) |
| Filing 22 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by Defendant Wood Lake LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order) (Harty, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey D Harty on behalf of Wood Lake LLC. (Harty, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Appearance by Jacob W Nelson on behalf of Art's Way Manufacturing Co Inc. (Nelson, Jacob) |
| Filing 19 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Art's Way Manufacturing Co Inc. Wood Lake LLC served on 6/12/2026, answer due 7/6/2026. (FitzGerald, John) |
| Filing 18 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Art's Way Manufacturing Co Inc. Exceed Manufacturing LLC served on 6/12/2026, answer due 7/6/2026. (FitzGerald, John) |
| Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance by Molly Parker on behalf of Leon Newswanger. (Parker, Molly) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Teresa B Morio on behalf of Leon Newswanger. (Morio, Teresa) |
| Filing 15 (FILED IN ERROR) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Art's Way Manufacturing Co Inc. (FitzGerald, John) Modified text on 6/17/2026. Attorney to re-file using correct event. (pac) |
| Filing 14 (FILED IN ERROR) CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Art's Way Manufacturing Co Inc. (FitzGerald, John) Modified text on 6/17/2026. Attorney to re-file using correct event. (pac) |
| Filing 13 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Art's Way Manufacturing Co Inc. Leon Newswanger waiver sent on 6/12/2026, answer due 8/11/2026. (FitzGerald, John) (Main Document 13 replaced on 6/17/2026 to remove duplicate footer) (ksy). |
| Filing 12 CITIZENSHIP Disclosure Statement by Plaintiff Art's Way Manufacturing Co Inc pursuant to FRCP 7.1(a)(2). (FitzGerald, John) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Trent Johnson on behalf of Art's Way Manufacturing Co Inc. (Johnson, Trent) |
| Filing 10 TEXT ORDER granting #8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Trent M Johnson on behalf of Plaintiff Art's Way Manufacturing Co Inc.: Upon review of the Motion and the Certificate of Good Standing, the court finds the motion should be granted. Attorney Notice of Appearance due by 6/15/2026. Signed by Clerk on 6/1/2026. (rjs) |
| Filing 9 CORPORATE Disclosure Statement by Plaintiffs Art's Way Manufacturing Co Inc, Art's-Way Scientific, Inc. identifying Other Affiliate Art's-Way Scientific, Inc. for Art's Way Manufacturing Co Inc. (FitzGerald, John) |
| Filing 8 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Trent M. Johnson ( Pro Hac Vice Fee $ 100 receipt number AIANDC-4677068) by Plaintiff Art's Way Manufacturing Co Inc. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing) (Johnson, Trent) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by Markus Johnson on behalf of Art's Way Manufacturing Co Inc. (Johnson, Markus) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by John Russell FitzGerald on behalf of Art's Way Manufacturing Co Inc. (FitzGerald, John) |
| Filing 5 TEXT ORDER granting #3 and #4 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice by John R. FitzGerald and Markus C. Johnson on behalf of Art's Way Manufacturing Co Inc: Upon review of the Motions and the Certificates of Good Standing, the court finds the motions should be granted. Attorney Notices of Appearance due by 6/11/2026. Signed by Clerk on 5/28/2026. (rjs) |
| Filing 4 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Markus C. Johnson ( Pro Hac Vice Fee $ 100 receipt number AIANDC-4675023) by Plaintiff Art's Way Manufacturing Co Inc. (Johnson, Markus) |
| Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney John R. FitzGerald ( Pro Hac Vice Fee $ 100 receipt number AIANDC-4674584) by Plaintiff Art's Way Manufacturing Co Inc. (FitzGerald, John) |
| Filing 2 Summons Issued as to Exceed Manufacturing LLC, Leon Newswanger, Wood Lake LLC ****PLEASE MAKE COPIES OF SUMMONS FOR EACH DEFENDANT AND FILL IN REMAINING INFORMATION****. (Attachments: #1 New Civil Case Packet) (klh) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT With Jury Demand against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AIANDC-4672853.), filed by Art's Way Manufacturing Co Inc. Scheduling Report due by 8/24/2026 (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Sorensen, Anita) |
| Chief Judge CJ Williams and Magistrate Judge Mark A Roberts added. No conflicts identified. (klh) Modified on 5/26/2026 docket text to note no conflicts (klh). |
| Set Deadlines: Plaintiff LR 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement due by 6/16/2026. (klh) |
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